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Mental Health Rehabilitation

Recreation Therapist; Cert

Job in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, 78208, USA
Listing for: Universal Health Services, Inc.
Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-01-29
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Mental Health, Rehabilitation
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: RECREATION THERAPIST (CERT)

Responsibilities

Since 1987, Laurel Ridge Treatment Center has been the premier provider of specialized behavioral health and addictive disease services in San Antonio and South Texas. Our 330‑bed facility is one of the largest freestanding psychiatric hospitals in the United States. Set on a therapeutic 29‑acre campus in north central San Antonio, Laurel Ridge serves as the setting for the treatment of children, adolescents, young adults, adults, veterans and military personnel.

Laurel Ridge’s comprehensive programs treat disorders such as bipolar disorder, psychological trauma, PTSD, depression and anxiety, mental illnesses and addictive disease disorders such as alcoholism, drug addiction and substance abuse.

Laurel Ridge Treatment Center is part of one of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). UHS has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune for 10 years in a row.

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, our annual revenues were $10.77 billion in 2018.' In 2020, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune;

in 2019, ranked #293 on the Fortune 500; and in 2017, listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 87,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 327 behavioral health facilities, 40 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Recreation Therapist is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating age appropriate therapeutic recreation programs for behavioral health patients based on evidence‑based practice. Recreational Therapists provide group therapy, expressive therapies, recreation and psych education in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team. Recreational Therapist are also responsible for the supervision of Activity Aides, Music and other personnel. Maintains safety standards and QPI for the department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Documents provision of services including assessments, Master Treatment Plans, and daily Progress Notes.
  • Review and co‑sign documents prepared by the Activity Specialists.
  • Develops programs and facilitates Specialized Therapeutic Services for inpatient and outpatient patients who suffer from a wide range of mental health illnesses.
  • Supervises Recreation Therapists, Music Therapists and Activity Specialists and Lifeguards as needed.
  • Develops department Policies and Procedures as needed.
  • Develops and monitors QPI of department on quarterly basis.
  • Responsible for maintaining inventory, supply inventory and purchasing of equipment and supplies.
  • Schedules use of all recreational facilities throughout the hospital.
  • Assumes duties of S.T.S. Director in their absence.
  • Oversees and evaluates Internship program.
  • Supervises Special Events provided by STS department.
    • CUSTOMERS SERVED

    Inpatients, partial patients, and agencies.

    Qualifications SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
  • Excellent verbal, written and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of age‑appropriate recreational/music activities and the ability to modify and/or adapt activities to suit specific populations and treatment plan.
    • EDUCATION:
  • Bachelors degree from an accredited university in Therapeutic Recreation or Music Therapy.
  • Masters Degree in Recreational Therapy preferred.
    • LICENSE AND

    CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Current Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification through the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Certification required.
  • Music Therapist Board Certified preferred.
  • Must have current High and Low Elements Facilitator Certification or acquire within 90 days of hire.
    • EXPERIENCE:
  • Must have a minimum of 1 year in experience in program…
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